For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,119 students in 29936, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 761 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 29936, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 29936, SC are Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence and Ridgeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 29936 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 29936, SC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 29936, SC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 16% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8844
Gr: 6-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeland Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 489-8845
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Beaufort-jasper Academy For Career Excellence
Vocational School
80 Lowcountry Drive
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 987-8107
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 987-8107
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Heartwood Community School
Charter School
8575 East Argent Parkway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 547-8124
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 547-8124
Gr: K-2 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Polaris Tech Charter School
Charter School
1508 Grays Hwy
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-0605
Gr: K-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgeland High School
Alternative School
5 Correctional Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(803) 896-3252
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 29936, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in 29936, SC include Ridgeland Secondary Academy Of Excellence and Ridgeland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 29936?
6 public schools are located in 29936.
What percentage of students in 29936 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 29936 are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 29936?
29936 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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